Hey guys! I just got my new cylinder head from J&C! Cant wait to put it in. While I'm doing this, I decided to replace the timing components. I hate using rtv...absolutely hate it. Is there anything else I could use as a substitute to seal the timing cover? I'll definitely use it on the bottom part of the cover though that comes in contact with the oil pan. At oreilly auto parts they sell gasket material sheets. And there's ones specifically for oil. Could I use that instead of rtv?

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they dont make a gasket because it would be so thin in most areas and probably prone to leaking. ive use standard grey rtv on practically everything and have never had a problem with leaks. ive done 2 saturn builds and its the only sealant i use. the key is to use the correct amount and not over due it where itll ooze out and go places it shouldnt.

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You need to use a good quality RTV. If you use a paper type gasket it will move the timing cover out from the block and not let the oil passage orings seal properly. If this happens then your oil pressure will zero.

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